The Arab region stands at an historic juncture. Entrenched autocracies have fallen in a number of countries, but poverty, joblessness, and barriers to investment and growth remain high. Volatile, oil-led growth has resulted in weak structural foundations, and this volatility, combined with lack of a long-term vision to mitigate its impact, has adversely affected long-term investment. With emerging democracies still fragile and expectations high, old elites risk being replaced by new elites even as growth stalls and job creation slows further.

Join us for a discussion of economic challenges in the region and how international partners—government, multilaterals, civil society, and the private sector—can encourage investment, inclusive growth, and good governance.